VANCOUVER,
BC, Jan. 31, 2024 /CNW/ - BQE Water Inc.
(TSXV: BQE), a leader in the treatment and management of mine
impacted waters, has completed the commissioning phase and
transitioned to the operating phase of the agreement for
a water treatment plant at a base metal mine in Southwestern USA. Utilizing its award
winning Selen-IX™ process technology, BQE Water treats mine
impacted waters, removing selenium to below 2 ppb (Parts
Per Billion), as well as dissolved metals, in compliance with
applicable effluent quality regulations.
Under the agreement, BQE Water is responsible for
clean water production for environmental discharge. Compensation
for operations services consists of a base monthly fee and a
supplemental fee for additional water treated over and above the
base. The base monthly fee is payable regardless of the volume of
water reporting to treatment but is subject to the plant being
available for treatment. Both fees are paid subject to the plant
effluent meeting the target effluent water quality.
Since the completion of commissioning, the plant
has been operating 24/7 with an overall plant availability more
than 95%. It is expected to run year-round and treat up to 4,500
gallons of water per minute, making it the largest Selen-IX™ plant
currently in operation. The plant first removes a host of dissolved
metals, followed by selenium removal. The key aspects of the plant
design that led to the selection of Selen-IX™ technology for
selenium removal included the stringent selenium effluent limit,
the requirement for a rapid ramp-up in selenium removal capacity
depending on flow and selenium concentrations, and the need to
produce a stable non-hazardous residue.
David Kratochvil,
President & CEO of BQE Water, commented "I would like to
congratulate our team on achieving this significant milestone in a
project where BQE Water acted as a single point of accountability
for clean water production from the initial treatability assessment
through piloting, permitting, design and commissioning to
operations. The project showcases not only our technical expertise
but also our ability to de-risk projects while working closely with
our clients and other
stakeholders."
About BQE Water
BQE Water is a service provider specializing in
water treatment and management for metals mining, smelting and
refining. We are helping to transform the way the industry
thinks about water in the context of natural resource projects by
offering services and expertise which enables more sustainable
water management practices and improved overall project performance
at reduced risks. BQE Water invests in innovation and has developed
unique intellectual property through the commercialization of
several new technologies at mine sites around the world for
organizations including Glencore, Jiangxi Copper, Freeport-McMoRan
and the US EPA. BQE Water is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada and trades on the TSX
Venture Exchange under the symbol BQE. Visit www.bqewater.com for
more information.
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